GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,718 km
7,902 miles
IRC
Circle
United States
Distance
12,718 km
7,902 mi / 6,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU IRC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Circle City Airport
IATA Code GRU IRC
ICAO Code SBGR PACR
City Sao Paulo Circle
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,459 ft 613 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 65.830000, -144.080000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Circle (IRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Circle City Airport (IRC) in Circle, United States is 12,718 kilometers (7,902 miles / 6,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:50 in Circle. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,846 feet between the two airports. Circle City Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Circle (IRC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Circle City Airport (IRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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